Local Stories
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Former Cape Town gangster’s journey from the streets to university
Once a hardened gangster and now a second-year Unisa student studying Information Science, Mervin Matthys recalls the night everything changed.
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WATCH | Three injured as transformer explosion causes Joburg building to collapse
JOHANNESBURG – Three people were injured following a transformer-related incident at the corner of Lower Railway Road and Staib Street in New Doornfontein, Johannesburg this morning. City of Johannesburg EMS…
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Illegal occupants removed as conservancy is to be extended
Law Enforcement Officers of the Mangaung Metro step in to clear Reservoir Hill of illegal occupants. This is a step in the phase to camp off two more green areas…
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Police probe fatal shooting of security officer in Gugulethu
Gugulethu police are investigating a murder and attempted murder following the fatal shooting of a security officer on the corner of Mjodo and Great Dutch street in KTC around 14:30 on Friday 30 January.
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WATCH | Ventriloquist and his cheeky puppet invade Kimberley, followed by Cape Town
Conrad Koch and puppet Chester Missing perform a family-friendly show in Kimberley on 30 and 31 January, and in Cape Town from 10 to 14 February.
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Police bust dagga cultivation operation in Sunnydale
Police arrested a drug dealer in Sunnydale and a teen with illegal firearm in Vrygrond during separate Western Cape operations.
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Western Cape honours 2025 matric top achievers after record-breaking results
The Western Cape achieved its highest pass rate of 88,2% up from the record-breaking 86,6% in 2024. The province’s bachelor’s pass rate increased to 49,2%.
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Winley Martin’s leap of faith through cancer journey
Cancer survivor Winley Martin speaks about his journey from diagnosis to treatment, and how it affected and changed the Kariega local’s life views.
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Area sealed off after trench collapse at V&A Waterfront infrastructure project
Two construction workers were rescued after a trench collapsed at V&A Waterfront infrastructure project. Both discharged from hospital.
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PA official accused of armed robbery; case postponed for bail application
A senior PA official accused of armed robbery appeared in court on Wednesday, 28 January, with the case postponed for bail application.
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